CW Cartridge Case Plate

[JrMack]

First post for this, its a cartridge case plate and a music core button I believe...found this last early spring!! 10 to 12 inches under ground!! same size as a belt buckle...

 

[EasternShoreMetal]

They are both really great finds, but I have never seen a drum button like that, very cool!

 

[ResurrectedVirginia]

Nice find its in great shape to!

 

[JrMack]

I looked on EBay and found a button like this one --said it was a cw button if anyone can put a definite fix on this I would appreciate it. button and plate are from near corning NY .

 

[462]

Awesome finds! Just my non-expert opinion but I think that button is older than Civil War era, maybe War of 1812 or before. Does it have a back mark?

 

[JrMack]

no the back of button is gone, its hollow. any help?

 

[mangum]

I have seen a button like that before & it is not Civil War era. Congrats on the plate though, that definitely is!

 

[mangum]

Here's the one my friend found. By the backmark Id say its post 1900, I'm not sure if he ever got a solid ID though.

 

[462]

no the back of button is gone, its hollow. any help?

Ok, it looked like a flat button in the first picture that's why I thought it was older. They can be hard to date without a back mark but someone may be able to give you an idea.

 

[beez0404]

Two very nice finds. Congrats.

 

[park pirate]

Damn cool find...

 

[markp]

nice finds

 

[JimK]

I have dreams of finding a plate like that. Not sure this old heart could take it. It skips a beat every time a three ringer falls out of the dirt for me. Congrats on some great finds.

JimK

 

[Mach1Pilot]

Nice plate!

 

[G.A.P.metal]

Jr
Very cool finds...lets go to this spot in the summer.
Gary

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Congratulations on the finds! Thank you for sharing.